Essential Anime

List creator: Newstead3886 Created on: May 1, 2004 - 8:38 AM PDT Description: The DVDs that, without, would make your collection incomplete (that is, in my opinion).

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	movie title	related list	average rating	MPAA rating	watch	rent	buy
	BASToF Syndrome Vol. 1: Fear & Lemons (2004)			Not Rated
Quite an intriguing storyline, and you can never go wrong with giant mecha in near-apocalyptic situations.
	Neon Genesis Evangelion: Genesis Reborn (Director's Cut) (1995)			Not Rated
The best series of all time has just gotten a makeover, and the results are fabulous.
	Berserk Vol. 1: War Cry (2002)
I've heard nothing but rave reviews for this series. Quite a depressing ending, but other than that sheer magnificence.
	Brain Powered Vol. 1: Birth (Disc 1 of 2) (2001)
I love the manga to death, although if you are not a fan of stereotypical, run of the mill animes do not pick this one up.
	Alien Nine (2003)			Not Rated
Sixth graders that wear aliens as hats... what can go wrong!?
	Azumanga Daioh Vol. 1: Entrance!			Not Rated
Friggen hilarious! I thank Newtype USA (shameless plug) for giving me a free ep. I will try to watch all of this series, as it seems to be a toned down, wholesome Excel Saga.
	Heat Guy J Vol. 1: Super Android (2002)			Not Rated
MTV 2 introduced me to this one. J drops some of the funniest one liners I have seen in an anime for quite some time.
	Iria: Zeiram the Animation (Disc 1 of 2) (1993)
Ask my friend Brad on this one, he told me it was good. I just took his advice.
	Final Fantasy: Unlimited - Phase 1 (2003)
Love the Final Fantasy series and universe in general, have not been a fan of the animation (read: the movie) thus far. Hoping this will be far superior.
	Galaxy Angel Vol. 1: What's Cooking? (2004)			Not Rated
I wish I had a good description for this one, but alas, I am empty.
	Gravion Vol. 1: Divine Steel (2004)			Not Rated
The trailer at Suncoast turned me on to this one. Big mecha animes are always welcome.
	Serial Experiments Lain Vol. 2: Knights (1998)
Volume one was great, if not different. Intriguing storylines coupled with a cyber music and atmosphere create a wonderful recipe. I must continue this series.
	Arjuna Vol. 1: Rebirth (2002)
Could be better. Seems a tad preachy, but I'll try it nonetheless
	Serial Experiments Lain Vol. 1: Navi (1998)			Not Rated
I expected to merely enjoy this one, however the power and gripping story has enraptured me in this scifi anime.
	Blue Seed Perfect Collection Vol. 1: The Nightmare Begins (1995)			Not Rated
A classic. 'Nuff said.
	Witch Hunter Robin Vol. 2: Belief (2003)			Not Rated
Cartoon Network got something right when they put this show on tv. Reminds me a lot of Cowboy Bebop... with witches...those Sunrise folks, those dogs...
	Cowboy Bebop: Session 1 (1998)
The first series that threw me into the diverse world of anime. Poetry in motion, this series is unrivaled in my honest opinion.